What is an AOV system?
Legal regulations mandate commercial and multiple occupancy buildings to offer unobstructed escape routes, free from smoke, enabling occupants to evacuate safely, and granting first responders and fire crews access during emergencies.
Regardless of the building’s purpose, be it residential, commercial, healthcare, or educational, integrating a smoke ventilation system into the building’s fire strategy is essential.
How does an AOV system work?
AOV systems typically combine with alarm or detector systems to operate effectively during a fire incident. Once a detector or call point is activated, the AOV control system will engage actuators, windows, or vents, facilitating ventilation. Consequently, this process clears smoke, enabling safe evacuation for building occupants, while also expelling smoke from the triggered area.
How do smoke control systems save lives and protect property?
AOV systems typically combine with alarm or detector systems to operate effectively during a fire incident. Once a detector or call point is activated, the AOV control system will engage actuators, windows, or vents, facilitating ventilation. Consequently, this process clears smoke, enabling safe evacuation for building occupants, while also expelling smoke from the triggered area.
• Ensuring smoke-free escape and access routes
• Facilitating fire-fighting operations
• Minimizing the risk of fire escalation
• Safeguarding the building’s contents
• Mitigating potential damage to the building
How often does an AOV system need to be maintained?
According to UK law, smoke ventilation systems must undergo regular inspections and remain operational. The responsibility for the statutory inspection and maintenance of these systems lies with the owner or management company of the premises.
To ensure your system remains in proper working condition, we strongly recommend bi-annual inspections and maintenance.